Price range near Charlotte

$158 to $180
1.1x price range North Carolina avg: $348

Hospital prices near Charlotte

What the data shows

One hospital has a Medicare safety penalty

Medicare's Hospital-Acquired Condition Reduction Program penalizes hospitals in the bottom 25% nationally for patient-safety outcomes. This is a federal classification — facts are on each hospital's profile.

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Information from published hospital prices and Medicare quality data. Not medical advice.

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Novant Health Rowan Medical Center Novant Health · Nonprofit · 0.3 mi Price as of Mar 2026
Cash price $158
2★ 63.0% satisfied
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Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center Novant Health · Nonprofit · 0.0 mi Price as of Mar 2026
Cash price $180
4★ 81.0% satisfied
+14% vs lowest Compare
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Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center Novant Health · Nonprofit · 0.0 mi Price as of Mar 2026
Cash price $180
4★ 65.0% satisfied
+14% vs lowest Compare
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Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center Novant Health · Nonprofit · 0.0 mi Price as of Mar 2026
Cash price $180
80.0% satisfied
+14% vs lowest Compare
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Atrium Health Lincoln Local government · 0.3 mi Price as of Dec 2023
Gross charge $384
4★ 80.0% satisfied Safety penalty
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Atrium Health Union Local government · 0.3 mi Price as of Dec 2023
3★ 74.0% satisfied
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Carolinas Medical Center-northeast Local government · 0.3 mi Price as of Dec 2023
3★ 71.0% satisfied Low infections
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Carolinas Medical Center/behav Health Local government · 0.0 mi Price as of Dec 2023
3★ 71.0% satisfied Low infections
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Stanly Regional Medical Center Nonprofit · 0.3 mi Price as of Dec 2023
3★ 71.0% satisfied
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Atrium Health Cleveland Local government · 0.3 mi Price as of Dec 2023
2★ 71.0% satisfied

What this price typically doesn't include

Procedure codes generally cover the procedure itself. Other services that often appear on the same bill are listed under separate codes — for example:

  • Anesthesia (CPT 00xxx)
  • Pathology, if a sample is taken (CPT 88xxx)
  • Drugs administered during the visit (J-codes)
  • Facility vs. professional split — one charge from the hospital, another from the doctor
  • Room and board, if the procedure is inpatient

Asking what other codes might appear on the bill is a useful follow-up so the total is not a surprise. Once you receive the bill, asking for an itemized statement listing each service code separately makes it easier to match against the disclosed prices above.

Observations about billing-code conventions. Not medical advice. Not legal advice.

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Before you schedule

North Carolina average $348 — prices near Charlotte are below average
Call billing before you schedule Ask: "What is the cash price for this procedure?" — if you haven't met your deductible, it may be hundreds less than going through insurance
Expect a separate bill These are facility fees. Your doctor, radiologist, or anesthesiologist bills separately — ask about those costs too

The cheapest option is J ARTHUR DOSHER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL at $88, while prices reach $298 at HIGH POINT REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM—a 239% difference for the same procedure. The price range spans $88 to $298, with most Novant Health facilities clustering between $158-$216, and several high-rated 4-star hospitals (NOVANT HEALTH PRESBYTARIAN MEDICAL CENTER, NOVANT HEALTH MINT HILL MEDICAL CENTER, NOVANT HEALTH FORSYTH MEDICAL CENTER) offering the same procedure at $180-$216. A patient choosing NOVANT HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTER ($180, 4★) over HIGH POINT REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM ($298, 2★) saves $118 while getting superior ratings—demonstrating that lower-cost options often include better-quality providers.

Questions to ask when you call

Before scheduling, call the hospital's billing department. These are the exact questions that get you the answers you need.

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"What is your cash price for Diagnostic Mammography Unilateral?"

If you haven't met your deductible, the cash price may be lower than what your insurance negotiates. Many hospitals will honor their published cash price if you ask.

2

"What will my insurance plan pay for this, and what's my out-of-pocket?"

Get a written estimate. Ask them to include your deductible status and coinsurance percentage. This is called a "Good Faith Estimate" and you're legally entitled to one.

3

"Are there any other charges I should expect — radiologist, anesthesiologist, or facility fees?"

These prices are facility fees. Your doctor, radiologist, and anesthesiologist bill separately. Ask how much those could add.

Diagnostic Mammography Unilateral costs between $158 and $180 at 10 facilities near Charlotte, North Carolina. The North Carolina statewide average is $348.

What else you should know

69% of insurance rates exceed the cash price 124 of 181 negotiated rates at these hospitals cost more than paying cash. If you haven't met your deductible, ask for the cash rate. Learn more
View full data table
FacilityCash PriceGross ChargeStarsPatient RatingOwnershipDistance
Novant Health Rowan Medical CenterNovant Health $158 $317 2/5 63.0% Nonprofit 0.3 mi
Novant Health Mint Hill Medical CenterNovant Health $180 $360 4/5 81.0% Nonprofit 0.0 mi
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical CenterNovant Health $180 $360 4/5 65.0% Nonprofit 0.0 mi
Novant Health Ballantyne Medical CenterNovant Health $180 $360 80.0% Nonprofit 0.0 mi
Atrium Health Lincoln $384 4/5 80.0% Local government 0.3 mi
Atrium Health Union 3/5 74.0% Local government 0.3 mi
Carolinas Medical Center-northeast 3/5 71.0% Local government 0.3 mi
Carolinas Medical Center/behav Health 3/5 71.0% Local government 0.0 mi
Stanly Regional Medical Center 3/5 71.0% Nonprofit 0.3 mi
Atrium Health Cleveland 2/5 71.0% Local government 0.3 mi

Common questions

How much does Diagnostic Mammography Unilateral cost in Charlotte, NC?

Diagnostic Mammography Unilateral costs between $158 and $180 at 10 facilities near Charlotte, North Carolina. The median price is $180. The North Carolina statewide average is $348.

Which hospital is cheapest for Diagnostic Mammography Unilateral near Charlotte?

Novant Health Rowan Medical Center has the lowest published cash price at $158. It has a 2-star CMS quality rating and 63.0% patient satisfaction.

Does a cheaper hospital mean lower quality?

No. In Charlotte, the lowest-priced facility (Novant Health Rowan Medical Center) has a 2-star CMS rating, while the highest-priced facility (Atrium Health Cleveland) has a 2-star rating.

Where does this pricing data come from?

All prices are from each hospital's federally mandated machine-readable file under the CMS Hospital Price Transparency Rule (45 CFR Part 180). Quality ratings are from CMS Hospital Compare. We do not estimate prices. See full methodology →

Data compiled from 17 federal sources including CMS Hospital Price Transparency files, Hospital Compare, HCAHPS, and Medicare Cost Reports. Updated April 2026. Full methodology →